14 Called to a New Identity
- by AMEN
Scripture Reading
1 Peter 2:4-12 MSG
Welcome to the living Stone, the source of life. The workmen took one look and threw it out; God set it in the place of honor. Present yourselves as building stones for the construction of a sanctuary vibrant with life, in which you'll serve as holy priests offering Christ-approved lives up to God. The Scriptures provide precedent: Look! I'm setting a stone in Zion, a cornerstone in the place of honor. Whoever trusts in this stone as a foundation will never have cause to regret it. To you who trust him, he's a Stone to be proud of, but to those who refuse to trust him, The stone the workmen threw out is now the chief foundation stone. For the untrusting it's . . . a stone to trip over, a boulder blocking the way. They trip and fall because they refuse to obey, just as predicted. But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God's instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you - from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted. Friends, this world is not your home, so don't make yourselves cozy in it. Don't indulge your ego at the expense of your soul. Live an exemplary life among the natives so that your actions will refute their prejudices. Then they'll be won over to God's side and be there to join in the celebration when he arrives.
Q1- But you are the ones chosen by God
You are chosen by God. He loves you! List 3 things God loves about you!
Ask For Wisdom
Say a short prayer right now and ask God to give you wisdom and understanding as you read and study His word. ... ... James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."
Q2 - Live an exemplary life
In verse 12 we are called to live a life that sets a good example for others. (This is about living our lives in a way that shares God's love with others.) How will you do this today? (iyi)
Journal What God Is Speaking To You
What is on your heart right now? What are you thinking about? (This is your journal information and it will not be published to the site.)
Q3 - God set Jesus in the place of honor
In verse 4 it says that God set Jesus in the place of honor. Today we need to set Jesus in a place of honor in regard to our lives. Will you do this? How will you do this? (iyi)
Read 1 Peter 2:9
Today make it a point to invite someone to go to church with you this Sunday. (Think about who you should invite right now.) ... I am going to ask you about it tomorrow. ... Slowly read 1 Peter 2:9. It is the verse right below here. JOURNAL ANY ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS YOU MAY HAVE.
Verse for meditation and memory
1 Peter 2:9 MSG
But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God's instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you -